New Station 36 - Fisherville

New Station 36 – Fisherville Area

Background

In 2019, Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS (AMFEMS) merged with the Eastwood Fire District to improve emergency response across the region. The Fisherville station, originally designed as a small volunteer facility, has long struggled to meet modern operational needs.

Challenges at current location

• Original building was designed primarily for equipment storage
• Limited living space (approx. 1,500 usable square feet)
• Inadequate sanitation, gear storage, and decontamination areas
• Unable to support full 24‑hour staffing consistently
• Site size (0.34 acres) does not allow for expansion
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These limitations have impacted staffing flexibility and emergency response coverage in the Fisherville area. To better serve our community and workforce, in September 2025, AMFEMS purchased the property at 14714 Taylorsville Road to build a modern fire station designed for today’s emergency service needs.

Proposed Facility Highlights

• Approximately 16,000 square feet total
• 6,000 sq. ft. apparatus bays
• 10,000 sq. ft. for personnel and community use
• Living quarters, kitchen, day room, offices, and fitness space
• Dedicated decontamination and turnout gear storage areas
• Multi‑purpose training and community room

Environmental Considerations

• About one‑third of the property is in the 100‑year floodplain
• No construction planned in floodplain areas
• Floodplain preserved as a natural buffer and open green space
• Design prioritizes responsible land use and long‑term sustainability

Health, Safety, and Community Focus

The new station will follow modern fire service standards to reduce firefighter cancer risk through separation of contaminated and living areas. Community input, transparency, and environmental protection have guided the project from the beginning.

This project ensures that residents have reliable emergency services supported by a facility that reflects community values, protects the environment, and meets modern public safety standards.

Currently in the process of clearing vegetation where necessary to begin construction—groundbreaking scheduled for late May-early June 2026.

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